Job Description
Description
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
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Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for a broad range of financial accounting duties, including financial reporting, preparation and maintenance of general ledger, month-end and year-end closing, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls and compliance, Taxation, and supporting the business team.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Support the Finance Manager in overseeing the finance activities of the ANZ business.
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Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including payroll, expenses, accruals, prepayments, consolidation eliminations and one-off large transactions, ensuring accurate and timely month-end reporting.
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Prepare monthly P&L; and Balance Sheet variance analysis and commentary.
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Prepare and maintain monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.
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Conduct thorough reviews and reconciliations of intercompany transactions.
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Manage Accounts Payable activities, including oversight of China Shared Services.
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Manage Accounts Receivable activities and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances and queries.
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Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts by gathering, analysing and consolidating financial data from various departments.
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Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as required and participating in finance-related projects
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Prepare and upload monthly payroll tax returns.
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Prepare and submit monthly tax information to Fluke Corporate Tax.
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Prepare and submit quarterly ABS returns.
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Prepare and lodge GST/BAS and FBT returns and lodgements and assist with tax audits and preparation of tax returns.
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Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and company policies.
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Take a lead role in year-end financial statement audits, ensuring audit support is accurate, complete and provided to external auditors in a timely manner.
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Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls to meet internal and external audit requirements.
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards, SOX regulations and company policies by monitoring and enforcing internal controls and procedures
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REQUIREMENTS:
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Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
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5+ years commercial experience in Financial Accountant roles demonstrating great progression
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Continuous improvement mindset – a willingness to embrace change and evolve
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Strong understanding of Australian Taxation and various accounting standards
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Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
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Familiar with ERP system, Oracle knowledge is a plus
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Ability to work independently and within a team workplace
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Show an ability to take the initiative and problem solve
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Energetic and self-motivated
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